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Taco Dip

This taco dip is simple and scrumptious. It's delicious even when I use low-fat Cheddar and low-fat sour cream! Serve with baked tortilla chips for dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 25 people
Calories 1928 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Spatula or Spoon For mixing and spreading
  • 1 9- or 10-inch Round Serving Dish
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife For chopping vegetables

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 16 ounce container nonfat sour cream
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1.25 ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • ¼ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed dried, and shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 medium chopped tomatoes
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 2.25 ounce can black olives, drained

Instructions
 

  • Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning together in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread mixture in a 9- or 10-inch round serving dish.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, then sprinkle Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper, and black olives on top. Photo by Tricia Winterle Jaeger.
  • Sour cream and cream cheese: A blend of sour cream and cream cheese is the rich base for this taco dip.
  • Taco seasoning: Use store-bought taco seasoning or make your own at home with our top-rated recipe.
  • Cheese: You'll need a cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Vegetables: Add a little color with iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a green bell pepper, and a can of black olives.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and well softened for a truly smooth, lump-free base; using a whisk can help. For optimal texture and flavor, thoroughly dry the shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes to prevent the dip from becoming watery. A touch of fresh lime juice in the sour cream mixture can brighten the flavors. For enhanced presentation, consider finely dicing the vegetables for a more refined look, or arranging them in concentric circles or distinct sections on top. Chilling the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld beautifully.